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(a) You must ensure that each child you admit is screened for possible vision and hearing problems that meet the requirements of the Special Senses and Communication Disorders Act, Health and Safety Code, Chapter 36. If problems are detected, the child must have a professional vision and hearing examination.(b) For each child required to be screened, you must keep one of the following in each child's record:(1) The individual vision and hearing screening results; however, results found in the child's health passport if the child is in DFPS conservatorship are sufficient to meet this requirement;(2) A signed statement from the child's parent that the child's screening records are current and on file at the program or school the child attends away from the operation. The statement must be dated and include the name, address, and telephone number of the program or school; or(3) An affidavit from the child's parent stating that the vision or hearing screening and/or examination conflicts with the tenets or practices of a church or religious denomination of the parents.